Tomas Clancy takes a trip in Thomas Jefferson’s footsteps. Not only was Jefferson the drafter of the US Declaration of Independence, he was also, says Tomas, a French wine fanatic. The Jefferson Papers “defined the map of European wine for English speakers” and “all aspects of his interest [in wine] came together in the Rhone […]

Mary Dowey recommends the Ventoux 2013 “Terrasses” from Château Pesquié in the Gloss. On special offer as part of Rhône Wine Week. “perfumed, beautifully supple red” says Mary and continues “it’s just one of a selection of terrific wines” which include Le Paradou, Viognier and “Les Hauts du Monteillet” Syrah from Domaine du Monteillet. you […]

Ernie Whalley and Dee Laffan visit the Northern Rhone for their Glass Act in the Sunday Times (Ireland) of 19 July 2015 Great to see Northern Rhone favourites Stephane Ogier from Domaine M & S Ogier d’Ampuis and Stephane Montez from Domaine du Monteillet both being included.

Ernie Whalley and Caroline Byrne taste Viognier in today’s Sunday Times, Gold and Silver go to Domaine M et S Ogier d’Ampuis for the ‘Viognier de Rosine’ and ‘Combe de Malleval’ ” a role model for all other viogniers” says Whalley of the Condrieu